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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what condition is Dame Branwen, Peredur's mother, when Father Huw asks Brother Cadfael for help with her?
(a) Deathly ill.
(b) Hysterical with grief.
(c) In a trance.
(d) Unconscious.

2. Why isn't Peredur allowed to join the procession to St. Winifred's chapel?
(a) His punishment for his part in Rhisiart's death has not yet been decided.
(b) Sioned does not want him there.
(c) So a confrontation does not arise between Peredur and Engelard.
(d) His mother is deathly ill.

3. How does Sioned plan to make her marriage to Engelard a reality?
(a) She will elope with him.
(b) She will promote him.
(c) She will disown any relative who stands in her way.
(d) She will make him a free man.

4. What does Annest ask Brother Cadfael about her relationship with Brother John?
(a) If she should pursue her relationship with him.
(b) If Brother John has declared his love for her.
(c) If Brother John can remain with her when the other brothers leave.
(d) If her love for him is wicked.

5. How does Brother Richard respond when Sioned makes her request to him regarding her father?
(a) He claims he wants to ask Prior Robert's permission first.
(b) He refuses to comply with her wishes.
(c) He becomes nervous and begins to sweat.
(d) He follows her directions without incident.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells Peredur to go home after Peredur reacts to Sioned's request?

2. What does Father Huw thank Brother Cadfael for after Brother Cadfael helps Dame Branwen?

3. What is the topic of discussion at the meeting Brother Cadfael goes to after leaving Father Huw?

4. With whom does Peredur walk in the procession to St. Winifred's chapel?

5. What happens to the procession bringing St. Winifred's bones to Shrewsbury, as it is raining?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Annest's concern about Brother John and how is her concern dealt with?

2. Why should anyone who knows about Brother Cadfael's plan to handle St. Winifred's remains and Brother Columbanus' body not speak of it until the brothers have left Gwytherin?

3. What does Brother Columbanus claim that St. Winifred told him in a dream?

4. What is the dilemma faced by Brother Cadfael regarding Brother Columbanus being found guilty or not guilty of murdering Rhisiart?

5. What does Brother Cadfael do to manage Prior Robert when Bened tells of the miracles occurring at St. Winifred's former grave?

6. What does Brother Cadfael believe about the miracles St. Winifred is creating at her true grave in Gwytherin?

7. Describe the behavior of Dame Branwen, Peredur's mother, as Brother Cadfael sees her when Father Huw asks him to help.

8. How does Brother John take advantage of his punishment?

9. How do Brother Cadfael and Sioned test Brother Columbanus to determine if he killed Rhisiart?

10. Contrast Brother Cadfael's opinion of women with the medieval opinion of women, as represented by Father Huw.

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